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COCOONU FEATURED PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – DIVINE 100% CASHMERE LACE SHAWLS

helen — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:46:44 +0000

With Christmas just around the corner I have decided to promote my CocoonU favourite this week – the unrivalled, light, luxurious, exquisitely patterned 100% pure cashmere lace shawl, offered in a range of beautiful colours.Â Next week I shall return to some of our smaller accessories to offer as a Christmas delight,Â but as I sit here wrapped in my burgundy, soft, warm, utterly pretty piece of cashmere heaven, I think it deserves a special mention.

These cashmere shawls are completely timeless, suit everyone and with our collection of five patterns and wide range of light and deep colours, each gives a different look.

For any men reading this – think seriously about buying your beloved one of these for Christmas!Â She will be over the moon at a gift which is beautiful, unique, of unsurpassed quality, ethically sourced and will add a stylish touch to any outfit.Â You will enjoy choosing the right colour and pattern for her.Â Visit Vanessa at our boutique who will be happy to help, or visit our website. Call or email us if you need any more information.

NEW COLOURS AVAILABLE IN OUR LUXURY 100% CASHMERE COWL NECK JUMPER

helen — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:05:10 +0000

We now have our 100% pure cashmere luxury cowl neck jumper available in black (size small/medium only) as well as stunning deep orange, for those who prefer a classic colour selection.Â It is also now available in a gorgeous, low, stylish V neck in charcoal grey (size x large only).Â Perfect for cold days with your favourite skinny jeans, or with leggings for a smarter look.

COCOONU FEATURED PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – 100 % CASHMERE MEN’S JUMPERS

helen — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:26:59 +0000

This week we are featuring our exquisite 100% pure cashmere men’s jumpers.Â Cocoon your man in the softest, most stylish cashmere by giving him a Christmas gift of sublime luxury from our knitwear range.

Classic and stylish or contemporary with a modern twist, our collection of 100% cashmere jumpers for men offers knitwearÂ for all seasons and all ages.Â Our cable knit jumper offers the ultimate indulgenceÂ with incredible warmth and our front and shoulder button styles, with contrast edging,Â offer a lighter weight with a modern touch.Â The men’s 100% cashmere polo neck is the ultimate classic piece.

CocoonU offers the perfect mix of luxury and ethical sourcing. We offer superior quality for men and their lifestyle and all our jumpers work forÂ any formal, casual or sportingÂ occasion.Â All men will enjoy the embrace of anyÂ pieceÂ from our CocoonU menswear collection.

Ethical Cashmere, Organic Bath and Body Range and Eco-friendly Jewellery. Would you like to stock CocoonU luxury gifts?

jessica — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:37:14 +0000

CocoonU has been established in the luxury market for just over two years. Over this short period we have development some amazing clients. Our true strengths are in offering quality collections with ethical, eco and organic beliefs.

Our bespoke ranges are totally exclusive with a fascinating story behind them. CocoonU would like to look for re-sellers in the luxury market.

For further information please contact Vanessa Streeton â€“ vanessa@cocoonu.com 01423-880975 www.cocoonu.com

Well known luxury brands donâ€™t always guarantee quality!

jessica — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:47:47 +0000

Luxury takes special talent, skill and sacrosanct devotion to serving customers that very few brands are able to deliver consistently. Many newcomers have discovered that luxury also takes a long time to bring to fruition and very few beginners have the patience. This exit will prove to be a blessing for the luxury industry as truly devoted luxury purveyors take back leadership and control of the industry for the benefit of all.

â€œfriends and familyâ€ as the most trusted source.
Wealthy consumers are becoming comfortable with using the expertise of trusted peer groups to help make luxury purchasing decisions. The aggregated experiences of the larger peer group become a more reliable and expert source for making luxury purchasing decisions as long as the source is trusted.

As 2010 approaches
There is much in the luxury industry for which to be grateful. CocoonU believe it will take a significant amount of time to recover and surpass the economic success levels of 2007, yet luxury is cyclical, and the category will benefit from the growth of the world economy over time. Asia remains a very bright spot and will drive dramatic growth in the 21st century. The top-tier brands of luxury have already embarked on a reinvention and renaissance that will make luxury wonderfully unrecognizable several years from now. Look for those famous green sprouts in 2010. They are definitely there, but hard to see with the naked eye.

Insight Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 59 features CocoonU

jessica — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:15:28 +0000

Insight Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 59 features CocoonU

Insight Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 59 features CocoonU.

“Our latest range of gorgeous scarves , hats, gloves, cashmere socks offers the perfect gift for men and women. Ideal when you’re looking for that perfect gift for Christmas’

CocoonU, our company, our luxury ethical products, our promise to you

jessica — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:29:31 +0000

CocoonU, the finest embrace, strives to combine the most beautiful, tactile luxury products sourced from around the world. The collection offers a unique portfolio of timeless, irresistible pieces of unrivalled quality for the individual and the home. Our products are sourced using ethical, eco and organic principles bringing a touch of sublime indulgence into your life and home with a clear conscience.

CocoonU cashmere was originally inspired by the combination of lifestyle and beliefs of the nomadic herders in Outer Mongolia. Sourcing from this environment using sustainable and ethical practices has enabled CocoonU to produce a 100% cashmere andÂ aÂ lighterÂ silk and cotton mixÂ range; all with unrivalled softness,Â timeless designs and for all seasons.

The new 100% organic bath and body products use the finest natural ingredients with the purest of essential oils, locally sourced goatâ€™s milk and honey all lovingly handmade in the UK

Our eco-friendly jewellery is all sourced from ethical, fair-trade and eco designers from around the world.Â Whether you are seeking something unique and original, sleek and contemporary, classic and sophisticated, or traditional with a modern twist, we have an exciting range of stylish and affordable pieces to see you through not only this season, but the next and beyond. It’s jewellery that’s pleasurable to wear, beautiful to look at and designed to be as individual as you.

Blue Sky cashmere from Outer Mongolia – there is no compromise!

jessica — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:43:02 +0000

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CocoonU has beliefâ€™s that are unheard of in today manufacturing world! Itâ€™s like going back in time â€“ believing in people and their skills. Itâ€™s rare combination in todayâ€™s fierce market. CocoonU firmly believe these values are returning why? Because customers want good value for money â€“ but at whoâ€™s cost? Not the country or the person who makes each garment or product? CocoonU only work with ethical beliefs and each collection has a fascinating journey.

Within just two years CocoonU has established a strong partnership with a factory in Outer Mongolia â€“ Blue Sky Cashmere that are state of the arch in manufacturing cashmere and can deliver the highest quality products – including mixes of silk and organic cotton.

The relationship enables CocoonU to have a bespoke range and offer bespoke collections – designs to the clear conscious luxury market.

When i first met Vanessa nearly three years ago at the beginning of her adventure i felt that this would develop into a very special relationship. I was getting personally concerned that cashmere was becoming just a commodity and losing its identity as a luxury fibre.

It was being brought down by Chinese manufacturers using dubious working practices who were supplying the western brands with poor quality and often adulterated garments at low prices.

The cashmere industry needed a champion and a feel good story. Nothing was really happening in the industry as everyone’s concerns were related to price at what ever cost.

What i admired about Vanessa when i met her was her determination not to compromise her overriding principles to bring integrity and morality into the manufacture of the products. We had built our factory in Mongolia to aspire to the same set of guiding principles and are happy that we have now reached the point where we are combining our philosophies and offering the consumer top quality cashmere products made in a land where the goats feed off uncontaminated natural pasture land and the herdsmen dedicate themselves to the care of their animals.

CEO of Blue Sky Cashmere

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nomad combing Cashmere goat in Western Mongolia

Mongolian culture and religion

jessica — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Mongolia is located at the heart of Asia landlocked between two giant countries Russia and China. A left over piece of land from its dynasty, ruling half of the world 800 years ago, Mongolia is 3 times bigger than the UK with only 2.8 million of a population.

Its beautiful landscape varies depending in which part of the country you are. High mountains, lakes, forests and Gobi desert breathtakingly blend with its nomads peacefully grazing their animals, horses, camels, sheep, goats and cows, in the wide open spaces.

Mongoliaâ€™s nomadic lifestyle has not been influenced much despite Russian control for over 70 years right before democracy, which began in 1990. A strong Russian influence to change its culture began in 1921 destroying over 700 monasteries and killing thousands monks and intelligent Mongolians.

Democracy arrived in the early 1990â€™s helped to slowly recover what people lost during communism. Today Mongolia is progressively changing under a free market economy and absorbing many of new developments of globalization.

Mongolia has so much natural resources, minerals and gems stones, which our ancestors have not touched. In a Market economy where everyone chases after money the countryâ€™s natural resources are the target for making money and selfishness and greediness of private businessmen to use for their personal benefit does not help the economy to grow but negatively impacts on nature and environment. Private companies and hand mining of desperate people destroy land, rivers and trees due to lack of consciousness and commitment to invest back into nature.

The strongest religion in Mongolia is Buddhism; it was introduced in 1300 century by Chingis Khaanâ€™s grandson Kublai Khan. A highly intelligent King who invited a senior ranking monk from Tibet to gain spiritual guidance while he was ruling the Mongolian dynasty from Beijing. Since then Buddhism has played a significant role in the country and people, from generation to generation it was carried solemnly as a part of daily life and culture.

Soldiers who had previously invaded countries on horseback with weapons in hand totally changed in order to bring peace in earth and became monks with beads in their hand, trying to restore peace by enlightening peopleâ€™s minds free from suffering.

Buddhism which forcibly died down during socialism under Russian control has quickly revived since democracy took place. The temples have been restored and new ones built and the number of Buddhist practitioners increased. Births, deaths, weddings, starting new business, lunar year celebration, etc in fact every event involves religion and rituals, which are becoming more of a necessity to ensure proper practicing of religion. Mongolia does not discriminate over the peopleâ€™s right to choose their faith and religion and there are all kinds of religion exist, but 90% of population practices Buddhism.

A political stability and tolerance towards other religions and less violence between ethnic groups compared to some other nations is a reflection of the Buddhist philosophy to love every human being equally.

Rural areas are least inflicted in any external change, therefore they carry the values of culture and religion which xisted hundreds of years ago. Slow reaction to the modern society is related to remoteness, small population and underdevelopment of infrastructure. The contrast between city life and countryside is becoming increasingly apparent, it is not clear to anyone yet what kind of future lies there with the migration of rural inhabitants to the capital city of Mongolia, where people seek for jobs, better education and medical service.

CocoonU was inspired by the combination of lifestyle and beliefs of the nomadic herders who live in Outer Mongolia. Their simplistic, mutually supportive life has given us the opportunity to create the most stunning collection of 100% cashmere knitted and woven throws, cushion covers and blankets, using sustainable, eco and ethical practices.

View our cashmere collections at www.cocoonu.com

CocoonU launch new ethical interiors collection

jessica — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:38:03 +0000

We have recently launched a luxury 100% ethical cashmere collection for the home and designs include cushion covers with matching cable or plain double knit throw, available in a selection of sizes and colours.

CocoonU was inspired by the combination of lifestyle and beliefs of the nomadic herders in Outer Mongolia, who have given us the opportunity to create the most stunning collection, using sustainable, eco and ethical practices.

CocoonU combines exceptional quality and classic designs using only the very best raw materials created by temperatures of 50 degrees. Sourcing from this fascinating landscape leaves the owner of these exquisite products with a clear conscience and only the lightest footprint on the planet.

With over 300 beautiful colours to work with we are able to create bespoke living concepts to fit any environment worldwide for the luxury market. View our collections